Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Meigle
Also known as: Mìgeil
Meigle — village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Meigle is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 357 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.5869°, -3.1642°.
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Official information
Meigle Sculptured Stone Museum showcases a significant collection of 26 carved stones from the Pictish era, dating from the late 700s to late 900s. Visitors can explore early medieval sculptures, including the 8th-century cross-slab Meigle 1 and the ornate carvings on Meigle 26, while learning about Pictish society.
From the Wikipedia article
Meigle (Scottish Gaelic: Mìgeil, IPA: [ˈmiːkʲɪl]) is a village in Strathmore, Scotland. It lies in the council area of Perth and Kinross in the Coupar Angus and Meigle ward. It lies on the A94 road between Perth and Forfar.The A94 used to be the main route between Aberdeen and Perth. Other smaller settlements nearby are Balkeerie, Kirkinch and Kinloch. Meigle is accessed from the north and south via the B954 road. In 1971 it had a population of 357.
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Background
Description
The Meigle Sculptured Stone Museum is housed in the former Victorian village school and contains a collection of more than thirty Pictish Stones, along with some later carvings dating from between the 8th and 10th centuries. The village was probably the site of an important early medieval Pictish monastery, centred on the present church and churchyard. The collection is cared for by Historic Scotland and is open in summer. Nearby Belmont Castle, constructed from the 15th century originally as a residence of the Bishops of Dunkeld, was the home of Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman (1836–1908), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 1905–08, who is buried in the village churchyard; a mural monument…
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- Coordinates
- 56.5869, -3.1642
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH12 8RY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Phone
- +44 131 668 8800
- Population
- 357
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
- wikidata: Q1018733 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Meigle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Meigle Parish Church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Meigle Cricket Club
Other places · 0.1 km
Old Balmacron Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.1 km
Meigle Sculptured Stone Musuem
Museums · 0.1 km
Meigle Sculptured Stone Museum
Museums · 0.1 km
Meigle Victory Park
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Meigle Parish Church, Strathmore Place, Meigle
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Vanora's Mound
Archaeological sites · 0.2 km
Meigle railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.4 km
Belmont Castle
Literary houses · 0.6 km
standing stone 240m S of Belmont Castle
Windmills · 0.8 km
Macbeth’s Stone
Archaeological sites · 1.2 km
Bridge of Dean
Historic bridges · 1.3 km
Meigle is a small village located in the Scottish Highlands, with a population of 357. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 357
- Constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
Things to see in Meigle
41 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Meigle →
📷 3Castles · Scottish Highlands
Baikie Castle
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📷 3Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Ruthven, Old Bridge
Ruthven, Old Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railway stations · Scottish Highlands
Jordanstone railway station
Jordanstone railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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📷 2Heritage railway stations · Scottish Highlands
Leason Hill railway station
Leason Hill railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Carlinwell Stone
Carlinwell Stone — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · Scottish Highlands
Ruthven House
Ruthven House — a manor in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
New Bridge, Ruthven
New Bridge, Ruthven — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Old Bridge, Ruthven
Old Bridge, Ruthven — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Literary houses · Scottish Highlands
Castle Of Ruthven
Castle Of Ruthven — a literary house museum in scotland highlands.
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📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Arthurstone House
Arthurstone House — house in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Museums · Central Scotland
Meigle Sculptured Stone Museum
Meigle Sculptured Stone Museum — museum in a former school building, in Meigle, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Alyth Junction railway station
Alyth Junction railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4📷 4Other places · Central Scotland
Meigle Cricket Club
Meigle Cricket Club in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Meigle railway station
Meigle railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Meigle Junction railway station
Meigle Junction railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3📷 4Cemeteries · Central Scotland
Nevay, Old Parish Church
Nevay, Old Parish Church in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 4Other places · Central Scotland
Meigle Cricket Club
Meigle Cricket Club in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Old Balmacron Bridge
Old Balmacron Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Central Scotland
Meigle Sculptured Stone Musuem
Meigle Sculptured Stone Musuem — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Central Scotland
Meigle Sculptured Stone Museum
Meigle Sculptured Stone Museum — museum in a former school building, in Meigle, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Meigle Victory Park
Meigle Victory Park — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Meigle Parish Church, Strathmore Place, Meigle
Meigle Parish Church, Strathmore Place, Meigle — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Meigle
Places to stay
📷 3Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Nethercraig Holiday Park
Nethercraig Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Strathmore Arms
Strathmore Arms — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Blairgowrie Holiday Park
Blairgowrie Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Greenacres
Greenacres — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Burnhead Farm Caravan Park
Burnhead Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
'The Clep' Public House, 96-98 Clepington Road, Dundee
'The Clep' Public House, 96-98 Clepington Road, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Windmill Bar, 113 Hilltown, Dundee
Windmill Bar, 113 Hilltown, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Ladywell Tavern, 16 Victoria Road, Dundee
Ladywell Tavern, 16 Victoria Road, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
23 Osnaburg Street, Forfar
23 Osnaburg Street, Forfar in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
57, 59, 61 West Port, Dundee
57, 59, 61 West Port, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Public House, 51, 53 Meadowside, Dundee
Public House, 51, 53 Meadowside, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Meigle?
- Meigle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH12 8RY).
- What is Meigle?
- Meigle — village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Meigle?
- Drivers can use postcode PH12 8RY.
- Is Meigle free to visit?
- Yes, Meigle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Meigle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PH12 8RY. It sits within the Angus and Perthshire Glens parliamentary constituency.